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Pacific Ministers for Women Meet UN Secretary General
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Further NZ improvements to Pacific visitor visa settings
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Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater U.S involvement in the region
An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
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Pacific Finance Ministers to convene in Marshall Islands for key 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
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Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief
As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a “justice gap” with discriminatory laws...
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